单词 | guest |
释义 | guest n. & v. --n   1. a person invited to visit another's house or have a meal etc. at the expense of the inviter.   2. a person lodging at a hotel, boarding-house, etc.   3. a an outside performer invited to take part with a regular body of performers. b a person who takes part by invitation in a radio or television programme (often attrib.: guest artist).   4. (attrib.) a serving or set aside for guests (guest-room; guest-night). b acting as a guest (guest speaker).   5. an organism living in close association with another. --vintr. be a guest on a radio or television show or in a theatrical performance etc. Phrases and idioms be my guest colloq. make what use you wish of the available facilities. guest-house a private house offering paid accommodation. guest of honour the most important guest at an occasion. Derivatives guestship n. Etymology: ME f. ON gestr f. Gmc |
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